My head is an absolutely mess today. The brain fog is horrible!!! I was making my mum and her boyfriend a vip of coffee and I nearly threw away an unused coffee pod instead of an old one, my mum had to go in the recycling bin to retrieve it. I then forgot about some pyjamas I had there, and now I’ve mixed up my pyjamas at home too. Honest I’m really not used to this
Hi Summer J
That's life - wait until you get old like me and these things are the least of your worries!
As mentions it's all part of the grieving process and will gradually clear - keep asking your aunty to support, guide and comfort you. Can you talk to your mam about how you are feeling? Do you have a best friend you can talk to. A true friend will be there whenever youneed them, will listen and may not even say anything but just give you a big hug - just listening to you will help to give you some emotional release. Do you have siblings / a partner you can talk to? The 1-2-1 I previously mentioned is good because they will be a stranger and it is easier to say exactly how you feel rather than tip toe around things.
Here's something else I found which I hope helps -
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you’ve given me in happiness
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it is time I travelled on alone.
So grieve for me for a while, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
That is the only way for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear
All my love around you soft and clear
And then, when you come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home”.
The weather is going to be warmer this week so get out for some fresh air and maybe visit one or more of your aunts favourite places. Do this alone or with someone and just feel her presence when you are there.
David
